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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nomad’s Southtown, a local music venue and brunch spot in south Fayetteville, will close its current location at 1431 S. School Ave on Sunday, July 20th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. —its owners sold the building and are searching for a new spot— while keeping the trailside location open at 1863 N. Pluto Drive along the Razorback Greenway. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Local industry experts say reshoring the garment industry will take time because local sewists need more training and consumers must change their buying habits. Bentonville company LIVSN Designs, in collaboration with Fayetteville-based Big Sister Studio (which recently produced a run of 50 new aprons), plans to build local textile systems step by step. NWA Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eleven people were arrested in Northwest Arkansas on charges including battery, credit card fraud, aggravated assault, forgery, internet stalking and drug trafficking with suspects held on bonds ranging from $1,500 to $25,000+ some facing federal holds. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six incoming UA students have been awarded the Bodenhamer Fellowship, one of the university's top scholarships that will pay up to 80,000 dollars over four years and include a five-day summer trip to Washington, D.C.—the award supports students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership. Fayetteville Flyer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville’s Mayor’s Housing Crisis Task Force ended its one-year term after presenting its final report with 24 recommendations—covering measures like an emergency housing stabilization fund, revised zoning, and streamlined permitting—at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Molly Rawn said the recommendations address the local housing crisis and urged the council to support these new ideas. 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent CDC data shows only 35% of eligible Arkansans are enrolled in the WIC program, the nation’s second-lowest rate. Advocates push for improvements such as more local assessment sites and an online platform—steps they believe will ease food insecurity and support mothers and children. Arkansas Times
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Switchfoot Live Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy drinks while catching Switchfoot with support from Fox Royale on their 2025 tour.
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Happy Hour Concert with Earl & Them
6-8 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Cost TBD — Enjoy an evening of uplifting live music in a beloved local venue.
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Folk Music Workshop: Makin' Progress
1-2:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost info not provided — Explore and update folk songs for modern themes with Simon Flory.
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Ozark Enduro Lite Race 2
9 a.m. — Centennial Park — Registration required — Test your skills in a friendly Enduro mountain bike race designed for beginners.
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Song Camp 2025
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost varies — A week-long day camp for kids to explore singing and music-making through cultural songs and fun activities.
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Rob Schneider Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets required — Enjoy laughs with Rob Schneider during his You Can Dooo It! The Tour.
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Vincent Neil Emerson Live Concert
8:30-10:00 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Vincent Neil Emerson with Agalisiga 'Chuj' Mackey while sipping your favorite drinks.
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